Executive Summary: Foreward by recognized industry expert on challenges of implementation and cost analysis of benefits. Introduction of UID policy ramp-up with current and future requirements. Twenty-two chapters including UID for Newbies, Scanners 101, 2-D Data Matrix specifications, Build (and grading) a direct part mark, de-coding the data, Reporting the Data, Effects of UID Implementation on WIP, How RFID and UID work together as data carriers, Flawless Medical Asset Tracking, Considerations on selecting an Integration Firm, Ask Dr. UID and Index of Solutions Providers.